Occupational Therapist

Overview

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Job Title:

Occupational Therapist

Reports to:

Facility Rehab Director/Regional Director
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Classification:
Clinical
Supervises:
Occupational Therapy Assistants and Students

Provides Occupational Therapy and related services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy Guidelines. Provides quality Occupational Therapy including: evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatments and discharge plans, supervision of assistants, and participation in case management. Represents a commitment to quality of care in all interactions with patients, caregivers, and facility staff.

Adheres to all state regulations regarding Occupational Therapy.

• Ensures execution of doctor’s orders
• Provides Occupational Therapy screening and evaluation to determine patients current physical status
• Develops and implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adheres to professional standards of practice
• Oversees and participates in the maintenance of therapy records
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment
• Maintains appropriate patient schedules, as per established guidelines
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and facility requirements
• Participates in patient, family, and facility meetings, as appropriate
• Follows administrative policies and procedures, including those related to emergency procedures, infectious disease control, and safety
• Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for facility staff, residents, families, and rehabilitation staff
• Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of facility residents
• Participates in continuous quality improvement
• Patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques; must be capable of lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone
• Able to walk, bend, stand, and reach consistently during a work day/shift
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Valid Occupational Therapy License to practice in appropriate state(s)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective leadership and customer relations skills
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands:
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to walk, stand, sit, lift equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk, and hear. Employee must consistently lift and reposition patients.
• Work Environment:
  The employee shares work space with other employees; the environment can become crowded and noisy.

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures while employed. Summit Care will advise employees of any changes in their job duties. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care